Lot Essay
A stunning example from this famous locality. The presence of large amounts of iron during fossilisation results in these highly pyritised ammonites, a striking combination of black and gold.
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Details
A Superb and Very Large Cut Pair of Russian Pyritised Ammonites
Saratov Region, Volga River Formation, Russia, Jurassic period (208-146 million years old), each -- 38.2cm. (15in.) wide, with perspex display stands
See Illustration (2)
Saratov Region, Volga River Formation, Russia, Jurassic period (208-146 million years old), each -- 38.2cm. (15in.) wide, with perspex display stands
See Illustration (2)
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